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They have raised more than $20,000 for Bermuda’s charities in their short existence as a group.
Now, with an historic Irish anniversary coming for the year ahead, the Bermuda Irish Association has bigger plans for 2016.
“We’re hoping to grow and brin...
DATE: Dec 23, 2015
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The work of the Human Rights Commission could move ahead at three times its present speed now that it can step out from under the purview of the Bermuda Government.
Michael Hanson, the HRC’s outgoing chairman who is finishing his term after three yea...
DATE: Nov 23, 2015
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A retroactive regime promising zero tolerance for corruption and graft would be a top priority by a Progressive Labour Party Government.
Delivering his party’s “peace and prosperity agenda” in response to the Government’s Throne Speech, Marc Bean sai...
DATE: Nov 21, 2015
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The protection of children, seniors and the sick were all prominent features of a Throne Speech that promised to look after Bermuda’s most vulnerable people yesterday.
Penalties for predatory sexual crimes against children will be toughened up, legis...
DATE: Nov 14, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
Planning the logistics for this week’s elaborate re-enactment of the Gunpowder Plot, the first of its kind, has grown into a plot of its own.
The team gathered yesterday at Tobacco Bay for some on-site preparations to recreate the infamous 1775 consp...
DATE: Aug 10, 2015
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A Progressive Labour Party motion of censure against Speaker of the House Randy Horton has been defeated along party lines by 17 votes to 15. The vote came at 1am.
The debate laid bare long-simmering divisions of Parliament, including charges of favo...
DATE: Jul 18, 2015
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Jonathan Bell
A new strategic direction lies ahead for the Reading Clinic, with the appointment of Glenn Faries as its new executive director.
Dr Faries, who succeeds Julie Dunstan as she steps down after six years in the post, aims to spearhead a public awareness...
DATE: Jul 08, 2015
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With Father’s Day approaching this Sunday, the Island’s devoted fathers have come up for commendation from the community group Imagine Bermuda.
Anglican Bishop Nick Dill, a proud parent of six with his wife Fiona, is the latest proposed by Glenn Fubl...
DATE: Jun 17, 2015
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John Powell, chairman of the Summerhaven home for the physically challenged, maintains he has the full backing of his board — but some staff and residents allege mismanagement and poor treatment.
Mr Powell met The Royal Gazette in response to complai...
DATE: Jun 09, 2015
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Britons head to the polls tomorrow in what is tipped to be an especially close General Election, but what are the potential ramifications for Bermuda?
Over the years, the Island has been no stranger to election season threats from overseas against it...
DATE: May 06, 2015
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Jonathan Bell